The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The Standard Chartered 10th School Chess Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Chess Federation, began here on Tuesday at the hall room of Bangladesh Chess Federation.

Some 240 school boys and girls, including 16 from India and two from Nepal, are taking part in the nine-round Swiss League system competition in three groups -- Group A (KG to class V), Group B (Class V1 to X) and Group C (Girls group).

On the opening day today, 27 players earned full points in Group A, 48 players in Group B and 13 players in girls Group C, by winning the first round matches.

Mohona of Motijheel Govt High beat Shiny Das of India in the girls' group.

Sixty two players are taking part in Group A, 120 players in Group B while 32 girls in Group C.

Tournament Sponsor Standard Chartered Bank provided Tk 6 lakh to run the meet, while Tk 1 lakh will be given in prize money.

The competitors of Group B will receive Tk 28,000, Group A Tk 40,000 and Group C Tk 30,000 in prize money apart from trophies.